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  • Jane White avatar

    Funeral For A Stillborn Baby

    Contributed by Jane White on Dec 6, 2002
    based on 210 ratings
     | 103,701 views

    Funeral sermon and liturgy suggestions for a full term stillborn boy.

    {All liturgical material used was from the United Methodist Book of Worship service for a stillborn child, and service for the loss of a pregnancy. I scoured the internet and other resources looking for help. The UM BOW was by far the best resource. This baby boy was born dead at term. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    This Is My Story

    Contributed by Segun Omole on Feb 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,861 views

    God does not waste His resources. If He give you a gift, it is for a purpose...Don’t miss use it!

    THIS IS MY STORY I met her at a special singles programme organized by my church. It was a time out at the beach. I was part of the organizers but I was not meant to attend. I had a job interview fix for the same day and coupled with the fact that it was a really wet day to be going to the beach. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Drifting Along

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017
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    Drifting leads to ruin

    Drifting Along (Philipians3:12-21)) Intro: The two trappers In the mid 1800’s their were two trappers that had been trapping muskrat and beaver all summer and fall. They had been working their traps in the Cumberland Platue area of Tennessee. With their packs full of furs and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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    Explore the meaning behind Luke 17:32, emphasizing the importance of letting go of the past and aligning with God's plan for our future.

    Good morning, Church. It’s a blessing to stand before you today as we delve into the Word of God, specifically in the book of Luke, chapter 17, verse 32, where Jesus prophetically admonishes us to, "Remember Lot's wife." This three-word sentence speaks volumes and today, we will unpack what it ...read more

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    Get Ready For Joy Series

    Contributed by Jim Luthy on Dec 11, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,776 views

    Joy is not simply a thing of the past, but is stronger in us as a promise of the future. Isaiah 35:10 urges us to get ready for that joy.

    “Get Ready For Joy!” Isaiah 35:10 Pastor Jim Luthy What is it about us and nostalgia? We like to think back to more exciting times or more innocent times, ponder fond memories, sometimes just escape from the trials of today. Little pieces of cardboard with the picture of our favorite baseball ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sermon # 31- God Rewards - God Restores Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 21, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,454 views

    What happens when someone honors God, honors His anointed, holds on to their faith and implicitly obeys God? Read to know all that the Lord did in the life of someone who did this.

    We read in Psalms 77:11, “I will remember your great deeds, LORD; I will recall the wonders you did in the past.”(GNB) We recall the wonders of God from the past, so as to understand the manifold nature of our Almighty God. As we meditate on all that is recorded in the Bible, especially in the Old ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Genesis Time

    Contributed by Keith Maynard on Mar 5, 2016
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    A New Beginning

    GENESIS TIME PSALM 51:10-12 GENESIS 1:1 THE LORD DIDN’T BRING US THIS FAR TO LET US GO NOW WE ARE GOING TO REACH THIS CITY, NATION, AND WORLD FOR JESUS CHRIST ITS GENESIS TIME A TIME OF NEW BEGINNINGS ARE YOU READY THIS MORNING ARE YOU AWAKE ARE YOU EXCITED ARE YOU READY FOR A NEW ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Committed? Series

    Contributed by Neil Partington on Oct 19, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,217 views

    For the Apostles, they believed that their journey with Christ was over. The really was, their journey with Christ was just beginning. When the Holy Spirit came to them, they became committed to Christ and the Church.

    Last week I shared with you that one of my favorite things to do is to go canoeing. I have looked at Rock Lake, and I am looking forward to going out next spring. This morning, I would like to talk to you about another one of things that I love to do, and that is backpacking. My love of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When Heaven Became Silent

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 49 ratings
     | 5,034 views

    The times that Heaven was disturbed and will be disturbed that will cause silence there

    REV.8:1 "WHEN HEAVEN BECAME SILENT" * Heaven is a place of rejoicing! * There are angels that are praising God. * All the saints of old are there marching around the throne saying, "Glory to God and honor to the Lamb that was slain, Hallelujah, Amen!" * Heaven is not a quiet place! * But our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Remember Lot's Wife

    Contributed by Jeremy Congdon on Apr 30, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,031 views

    Humans have a hard time following rules. It is in our nature to rebel because we are self-centered and curious. But, sadly enough for us there are consequences. Either we can follow God's commands, or we'll suffer the consequences.

    Introduction: God was preparing to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah. Because of God’s love and covenant with Abraham, God shared with Abraham what was going to happen. Abraham asked God to spare the city if 50 righteous could be found, but there were not 50 righteous. Abraham tried 45, then 40, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Wake Up

    Contributed by Nate Barbour on Oct 25, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,634 views

    Find out how to get over bad decisions in this wake up call!

    Wake Up! How To Get Over Bad Decisions 4/13/05 I. Introduction Over the past few weeks, we’ve been talking about decision-making. The first week, I shared with you three keys to being confident in your decisions. Anybody remember the three keys? 1. Gather all the Info 2. Weigh the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Return To Me

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 30, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,179 views

    There are times when we might stray from the Lord. Sometimes it lasts for a short period; sometimes it's for a longer period. When it happens God longs for our return and he never gives up on us.

    RETURN TO ME There are times when we might stray from the Lord. Sometimes it lasts for a short period; sometimes it's for a longer period. When it happens God longs for our return and never gives up on us. He'll go out of his way to try to bring us to our senses so we would return to him. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Blood That Ran Part 3: By His Stripes A Cross Is Won Series

    Contributed by Randy West on Mar 14, 2002
    based on 89 ratings
     | 6,724 views

    There are 7 times that Jesus Bled for you and I...

    The Blood that Ran… Part 3-By His stripes a crown is won Text: 1 Kings 22:35 (basis scripture) Text: Isaiah 53:5, John 18:38-40 9:1-3 Intro: (refresh the congregation as to the first 3 times Jesus bleed) Now we find ourselves to a place where Jesus is being brought before Pilate. He is brought ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Why Is The Sky Blue?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 12, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,278 views

    Christ is the answer for life's difficult questions.

    Matthew 22: 15 – 22 / Why Is The Sky Blue? Intro: People, by nature, are inquisitive. Anyone who has ever interacted with children knows they can ask very difficult questions, questions that are not always easy to answer because difficult questions often have difficult answers. Here are ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Follow-Up!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 10, 2013
     | 4,151 views

    Some people need to be followed-up ad infinitum in order to win them for Christ!

    Follow-up! “Let's go back and visit each city where we previously preached the word of the Lord, to see how the new believers are doing'” (Acts 15:36). I remember back while working for a bank, I attended an irate customer call that was meant for my boss, the customer spewed exotic ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal